SouthernWorldwide.com – Former President Donald Trump has called for an investigation into an error involving mail-in ballots in Maryland, suggesting a connection to “corrupt” Democratic Governor Wes Moore and urging the Justice Department to conduct the probe.
Trump expressed his concerns about the situation, stating that an additional 500,000 mail-in ballots are to be sent out. He questioned the status of the initial 500,000 ballots that were already distributed. Trump also raised a point about the distribution of these ballots, noting that many went to Democrats, which he believes disadvantages any Republican candidate in Maryland.
Without providing evidence, Trump made an assertion that the Democratic governor might have played a role in the printing error, for which the state’s ballot printer has since issued an apology.
“This was done by the Corrupt Governor of the State, Wes Moore,” Trump’s statement continued. “He allowed this to happen in order to make sure that Democrats win. It never made sense to me that Maryland was considered an automatic Democrat State, but now I see why. I’m sure this has gone on for years.”
Maryland election officials have not confirmed that 500,000 illegal ballots were sent. The State Board of Elections clarified that over 500,000 voters requested mail-in ballots, and an error by a vendor affected those who received ballots before May 14. Officials assured that all affected voters would receive replacement ballots to uphold the integrity and security of mail-in voting.
Trump is urging acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Justice Department to investigate the handling of primary mail-in ballots in Maryland.
“I’m going to ask the Attorney General of the United States, and the DOJ, to bring an immediate investigation into this situation,” his post on Monday afternoon concluded.
Jared DeMarinis, the State Administrator of Elections, disputed Trump’s claim of “illegal” ballots being distributed. He explained that the issue involved some voters receiving ballots intended for a different political party.
“Mail-in voting is an integral facet of the electoral process,” DeMarinis stated in a press release. “With over 500,000 voters requesting mail-in ballots, we want to eliminate any doubt in its integrity or accuracy; that is why I have arranged the sending of replacement ballots.”
“Please be assured that we are actively answering phones and responding to emails and will remain transparent as we navigate through this situation,” he added. “We will make every effort to ensure that everyone affected knows the situation and how to cast their ballot. Every vote matters, your voice will be heard, and our elections will remain verified, open, transparent, and secure.”
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The state’s vendor, Taylor Print & Visual Impressions (TPVI), Inc., announced that replacement ballots are being prepared and sent out. They also stated that “election officials have safeguards in place to ensure that only the corrected ballots included in the replacement mailing will be accepted and counted.”
No specific details regarding these “safeguards” were publicly disclosed.
“A portion of voters received ballot packets intended for a different voter segment,” the TPVI Election Services Team wrote in their statement. “We understand the seriousness of this matter and the importance of accuracy and trust in all election-related communications.”
TPVI also noted that “all ballots will be remailed by 5/29/2026,” and it is up to the recipients to discard the initial ballot they received.
“Voters should securely discard or destroy the original ballot materials they received and use only the replacement ballot sent in the new mailing,” the vendor advised.
This mix-up in the primary ballots has led to renewed calls from Republicans for a federal review of Maryland’s voter rolls.
“Marylanders deserve answers after this unacceptable failure. The RNC and Maryland GOP are demanding transparency on how it happened, who will receive replacement ballots, and what safeguards will be used to prevent duplicate voting.”
The RNC’s election integrity unit has committed to a swift response, planning to deploy local legal experts to safeguard the midterm vote from the primaries through the general elections in November.
Maryland’s primary election is scheduled for June 23. According to the State Board of Elections, voters who wish to receive a mail-in ballot by mail must submit their request by June 16.
